David William Seeley

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David William Seeley, 52

Friday, August 22, 2008 11:37 AM EDT

David William Seeley, 52, of Boyne City, died at home early Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008.

David was born on Oct. 29, 1955, in Hillsdale, Mich., the son of Charles and Ardith (Wade) Hawley. He grew up in Boyne City and graduated from Boyne City High School.

On April 20, 1974, he married the love of his life, Karen Erber, at the Boyne City Presbyterian Church.

David worked for the Wolverine Power Company and later for Lexamar until he became ill.

David was an avid Red Wings fan. He enjoyed fishing, camping, mushrooming, playing with his grandchildren and golf.

David gave a big part of himself to kids whether it was coaching Little League, soccer, or opening up his home.

David is survived by his wife, Karen; children, Amy (Travis) Peck, Ryan (fiancé Tara Reese) Seeley; grandchildren, Jagger and Rider; mother, Ardith Hawley; brothers, Jay (Mary) Hawley, Marc Hawley, Daniel Seeley and Timothy Hawley; grandmother, Myrtle Seeley; life-long friends, Kevin and Dawn Stackus; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Hawley, and grandfather LeRoy Seeley.

A gathering of family and friends will be 6-8 p.m. today, Friday, Aug. 22, at Stackus Funeral Home in Boyne City.

A memorial service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, at the Boyne City United Methodist Church.

The family requests memorial contributions be directed to a charity of choice.

Published in the Petoskey News-Review (MI), Friday, August 22, 2008

[Great-great-grandson of SGS # 2168 - David William; Daniel; Leroy W.; Samuel G.; Delos Austin (# 2168); Daniel (# 757); David; Austin; Nehemiah; Robert; Nathaniel; Robert]